China's Apricot Valley During Full Bloom Is the Most Majestic Place Ever

Spring is the one time of year when everyone feels intense pressure to see the fleeting flowers of the season. After all, as soon as you blink, they'll be gone. That's what makes planning an epic trip around a gorgeous bloom, like these tulip fields in Europe or this wisteria tunnel in Japan, both nerve-wrecking, but also immensely satisfying if you catch the flowers while they're at their peak.

If you're up for the challenge, we've got just the place for you to visit next: Apricot Valley in Xinjiang, China. Why? Well, we'll just let this panoramic view speak for itself.

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This valley is close to the border of Kazakhstan in northwest China, meaning it's super remote. But that hasn't stopped tourists from flocking to this destination in hopes of catching a glimpse of all the pink and white apricot blossoms it has to offer come springtime. And lucky for all of us, peak season is quite long, running from the beginning of June to the end of September.

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When in full bloom, the rolling hills have a whimsical and fairytale-like vibe to them.

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And visitors who don't want to go off-roading can take in the flowers along marked paths, which are surrounded by the flowered trees.

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This is what the flowers look like up close and, dare we say, they rival the beauty of cherry blossoms.

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